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Published 12:19 IST, July 14th 2024

VIDEO: Trump Shouts 'Fight, Fight, Fight' After Bullet Grazes His Ear at Pennsylvania Rally

Former US President despite being shot, refused to back down, shouting 'Fight!' and pumping his fist in a bold display of defiance on Saturday at the campaign.

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Pennsylvania: Former US President Donald Trump was shot at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Four shots were fired, with one injuring Trump's right ear, just few minutes after he began speaking. He clutched his ear and fell to his knees behind the podium, where he was delivering the speech. 

Secret Service agents instantly covered him, shielding him from further harm. Amidst the chaos, Trump appeared to remain unfazed, pumping his fist and shouting "fight, fight, fight" before being rushed to his vehicle by Secret Service agents. 

The incident sparked panic among the crowd, but as Trump stood tall, pumping his fist and yelling 'fight', the audience's panic turned to admiration and cheers. Trump's show of defiance and resilience seemed to inspire the crowd, who rallied behind him in a display of support and solidarity. 

According to the Secret Service, one rally attendee was killed, and two other spectators were injured, in addition to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump

The suspected shooter was fatally shot by law enforcement. An eyewitness reported seeing an armed individual with a rifle on a roof near the event, suggesting the shots came from outside the secured area. The incident is currently under investigation as an attempted assassination, Reuters reports. The Secret Service with law enforcement has taken lead in the investigation, working to determine the motives surrounding the shooting.

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump occurred just over three months before the highly anticipated presidential election on November 5, where he is set to face off against President Joe Biden in a closely watched rematch. 

Updated 12:19 IST, July 14th 2024